Diageo PLC
Diageo's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Diageo completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Diageo has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  d | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into Diageo's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Diageo amounted to 521,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Diageo decreased by 3.87%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Diageo's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Diageo's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Diageo were 369,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Diageo reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Diageo's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 33.27%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a e
Compared to the previous year (2024), Diageo's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.4%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Diageo's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Diageo reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 152,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a b
Has Diageo reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2024), Diageo's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Diageo 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Diageo use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Diageo reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a b
Diageo's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Diageo's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Diageo reported 5,217,220 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2025 disclosure of Diageo includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 9 in 2024, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Diageo's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Diageo's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Diageo reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,217,220 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 93.93% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 6.07% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Diageo reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Diageo's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 102.48%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a e
Compared to the previous year (2024), Diageo's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Diageo 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a c
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Diageo disclose?
In 2025, Diageo reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Diageo's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Diageo's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,722,810 tCO₂e (71.36%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 695,093 tCO₂e (13.32%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 276,256 tCO₂e (5.3%)
Diageo's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Diageo’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Diageo reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 369,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 14,949 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 24.68 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Diageo's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Diageo's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Diageo reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 24.68 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 19.58 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Diageo rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Diageo ranked 14 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Diageo is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Diageo's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Diageo reported a total carbon footprint of 5,738,220 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.12% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a c
The largest contributor to Diageo's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.92% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 6.43%. a